About the Role
Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact. Access's Culture Playbook is how we show up for each other and for the people we support, focusing on clear expectations, support, accountability, and outcomes that matter to people. We are committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible while ensuring our staff can do the same.
Responsibilities
- Provide case management services to assigned participants, including service planning, supportive counseling, and required home or office visits.
- Coordinate care with the Senior Case Manager and interdisciplinary team.
- Assist participants with housing placement, entitlements, and community referrals.
- Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with program requirements.
- Conduct home/office visits monthly or as required.
- Assist participants in applying for Section 8 certificate or other appropriate Housing referrals.
- Assist and accompany participants to DSS & Social Security Administration for entitlements, as needed to apply for and secure benefits.
- Provide referrals and linkage of participants as needed to substance use treatment, vocational training, and various community resources and conduct appropriate follow-up.
- Evaluate apartment’s conformance to Housing Quality Standards for safety and habitability.
- Update information in program database as required.
- Maintain assigned charts, including progress notes, service plans, participant consent forms, and other required documentation.
- Provide supportive counseling to participants on caseload.
- Act as a liaison with other service providers to help ensure appropriate service delivery.
- Assist clients in developing and maintaining a budget for paying their bills.
- Facilitate and mediate communication with assigned participants and landlords as needed.
- Review lease documents between participants and landlords to ensure participants are aware of, and understand the provisions of the lease agreement.
- Coordinate and collaborate with the Finance Department to ensure accurate and timely payments to landlords.
- Participate in case management and professional development activities such as trainings, webinars, and continuing education services.
- Complete all other assignments.
Requirements
- Driver’s License required.
- Minimum of 2 years working in a Mental Health/Substance Abuse Field.
- Work History with Diverse population.
Location
- Mount Vernon, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- BA/BS in related field
Salary/Compensations
- $27.47 per hour
About the Company
- Access's Culture Playbook isn’t a poster on the wall – it’s how we show up for each other and for the people we support.
- We are committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible – while making sure our staff can do the same.
Equal Opportunity
- An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans.
